Steps to Heal From a Divorce
A divorce is an emotional process that can leave you feeling depressed, fatigued and hopeless. It begins with legal discussions and financial arguments and ends with the dissolution of a relationship. Moving on after a divorce is not easy and will take time, but there are a few things you can do to help point your life in the right direction.
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Allow the sadness or grief you feel over the loss of your relationship to hit you. It is tempting to push the pain deep inside, but dealing with it upfront can speed up your recovery and help you start new, healthy relationships in the future.
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Lean on your friends and family. There are still people who care about you and are more than willing to take some time to see a movie, go to dinner, or come over and hang out. Do not isolate yourself; stay active and sociable.
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Talk to a therapist. Divorce comes with a wide range of emotions and they can be difficult to manage on your own. Speak with a licensed therapist with experience in helping people through a divorce.
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Give yourself time to heal. You will need to show patience with yourself in getting through the difficult phases of divorce recovery. This process can take months or even years, so do not rush yourself and allow your emotions to naturally work themselves out.
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Set a schedule and stick to it. It is easy to be sidelined by depression, so build a work, workout, eating and socializing schedule and stay on it. A daily routine will help keep your life on track even when your emotions are may be all over the place.
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